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Maybe it’s all the gorgeous swimming holes surrounded by hills and wildflowers. Maybe it's all the down-home southern hospitality. Or maybe it's because Austin has the perfect blend of music, food, style and 'weird.' Whatever the reason, this cool Texan town is one of the top wedding destinations in the south where you can celebrate you and yours with personality to boot.    Austin’s best wedding venues range from straight-up old Western rustic barns in the Hill Country to gorgeous gardens and cool boutique hotels in heart of downtown. Whether you're looking to host a wedding in a modern industrial space or wanting something with more a vintage feel, there’s something for just about everyone ‘round these parts.   Reporter: Alyssa Brown 

Here at The Venue Report, we are all about finding reasons to gather, whether it’s attending a music festival or throwing your own off-shoot party to capture the spirit of celebration.  Festival season officially kicks off with one of our personal faves... Austin’s South by Southwest Music, Film and Interactive Festival - a ten-day party to celebrate art, culture and tech.  As hundreds of thousands of people descend upon "The Live Music Capital of the World," you may be left wondering where those who know... GO. Whether you're looking to escape the crowds, shop, refuel and recharge,  grab some zzzzzz's, or host your very own gathering we’re covering the coolest insider spots you'll definitely want to check out when you’re not upfront and center-stage. Written by Alyssa Brown

If you’re like us, each and every October, we’re whipped into what may be described as a Pinterest PANIC. How does one decorate with faux cobwebs? Are gourds pumpkins or are those for Thanksgiving? We think you’ll agree that the road to hell is certainly paved with the intent to make pumpkin pie out of those leftover carved pieces but drinking two bottles of wine whilst attempting to carve Mick Jag O’Lantern puts an end to that. Whether you love it or loathe it… Halloween inspiries some of the most creative gathering experiences of the year. Forget the jack o’lanterns and black cats, witches hats and bubbling bourbon cauldrons (wait, we want that). Grab your ghoulish group and saddle up for 20 of the coolest, most fabulously freaky and outright awesome Halloween experiences from around the country. 

We're about halfway through wedding season, but with all the fabulous fall weddings on the proverbial horizon, we're right on time for all the beautiful bridesmaids out there to be starting to scramble for a spectacular spot to host their bestie's bridal shower. Scramble not and read on, as we've taken the groundwork out of your guesswork and given you 20  gorgeous gathering ideas to prepare your pal for her walk down the aisle! Photo: Jose Villa | Styling by The Venue Report